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Poetry Collection-Vocabulary-G9

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  • dense?
    closely compacted in substance
    loud, continuous noise
  • What is the definition of iridescent as it is used in this sentence? {The wings of some insects are iridescent, adding to their beauty.}
    patterned with geometric shapes
    glistening with rainbow-like colors
    matching, evenly balanced
    delicately veined, like a leaf
  • prow?
    front of the ship
    a bird
  • The word luminary comes from the Latin root -lum-. Which is the best definition of luminary in the following sentence? Base your answer on the meaning of -lum-, as well as context. After the event, the town held a parade for the visiting l
    a skilled person; one who works in metal
    a notable person; one who “shines”
    a talented person; one who makes music
    an athletic person; one who runs fast
  • solemn
    formal and dignified
    talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters
  • A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same as another word. What is a synonym for luminous in this sentence? {Carlos found his way by following the luminous strip on the wall.}
    shining
    rounded
    broad
    bulging
  • What is the meaning of the Latin root -lum-?
    music
    fast
    light
    metal
  • Hue?
    an axe
    a color or shade
  • strike repeatedly with hard blows
    batter
    clamor
  • If Alan and Jeanne treasure Kendra’s letters, then which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of treasure.
    They cherish her letters, valuing them highly.
    They think her letters will be worth money
    They show off the letters to others.
    They compare her letters to gold or jewels.